What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor, Chemistry position at Carthage College?
Seeking applications for a one-year visiting assistant professor position starting August 16, 2025. Applicants should have a strong interest in undergraduate education and a MS or Ph.D., preferred, in Chemistry or a related field. Primary teaching responsibility is general chemistry. Ability to also teach organic chemistry laboratory is preferred.
To apply for this position, submit a cover letter that addresses teaching experience, a CV, and a statement of teaching philosophy as a single pdf document online. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, submit application materials by March 7, 2025. To be considered for these positions, submit the materials described above online. Questions can be addressed to Christine Blaine at cblaine@carthage.edu. More information about the Department of Chemistry may be found at http://www.carthage.edu/chemistry/.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters in Chemistry or related field by August 2025
- Demonstrated record of or potential for successful undergraduate chemistry instruction
- Demonstrated commitment to supporting and improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom
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About Carthage
Located on the shore of Lake Michigan in the thriving Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, Carthage College blends the best liberal arts traditions with desirable degree programs, transformative learning opportunities, and personal attention from dedicated faculty and staff. Our beautiful campus, an 80-acre arboretum with stunning lake views, is home to 2,600 undergraduate students and 200 graduate students. Founded in 1847, Carthage is consistently named a Best Midwestern College by The Princeton Review and a Most Innovative School by U.S. News & World Report. All Carthage employees play a vital part in the success of our students, as we work together to create an environment where all can achieve their true potential. Grow with Carthage. Carthage College is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse community. We welcome applications from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.
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